effectuate — to cause something to happen; to bring about or accomplish
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause something to happen; to bring about or accomplish
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfektʃueɪt/
Example Sentences
- The superhero tried to effectuate world peace, but ended up just organizing a really good pizza party.
- The government will effectuate new environmental policies next year.
- She managed to effectuate her dream of becoming a chef through years of hard work.
effectuate
VERB[/ɪˈfektʃueɪt/]
to cause something to happen; to bring about or accomplish
The new mayor signs the order to effectuate sweeping reforms across the city.
Actuate the music, accentuate the magic, effectuate the masterpiece!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'effectus', meaning 'result' or 'accomplishment', the word developed to mean 'to bring about an effect' or 'to create a result'. It evolved through Medieval Latin into English, where it came to signify the act of realizing or putting something into practice.
Breakdown
effect- (from Latin effectus, meaning result or accomplishment) + -uate (verb-forming suffix meaning to cause or make). The suffix -uate creates a verb indicating the process of bringing about the effect.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero tried to effectuate world peace, but ended up just organizing a really good pizza party.”
“The government will effectuate new environmental policies next year.”
“She managed to effectuate her dream of becoming a chef through years of hard work.”
“The magic wand was supposed to effectuate miracles, but it only made rabbits appear in inconvenient places.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.